Asiatic lilies

17
Sep

Hoary Vervain (Verbena stricta)

– Light:  Full to part sun. – Soil and water:  Medium-dry to dry average garden soil. –  Hardiness Zone: Zones 3-8. –  Size:  About 2 feet tall.  Will lean towards the sun and might sprawl.  If you want this plant to always stand straight and tall, consider using a plant support. – Bloom period and color.  Deadheading.  Blooms blue/purplish […]

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22
Aug

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

– Light:  Full to part sun. – Soil and water:  Medium-wet to medium-dry soil.  This plant will let you know when it is thirsty – the leaves will droop – and this will be obvious.  In my experience, it is somewhat drought and heat tolerant.  Some of mine are planted in a narrow, raised bed in full […]

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